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    Clonodine for anxiety

    Been on it for about a week. .05 mg. I’ve noticed some increased anxiety and racing heart. I’m not sure if this is an initial side effect that will eventually go away. I’ve noticed a difference overall but I feel like the slightest movement and my pulse shoots up. Anyone have any experience with this

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    Re: Clonodine for anxiety

    Quote Originally Posted by Cfleshman87 View Post
    Been on it for about a week. .05 mg. I’ve noticed some increased anxiety and racing heart. I’m not sure if this is an initial side effect that will eventually go away. I’ve noticed a difference overall but I feel like the slightest movement and my pulse shoots up. Anyone have any experience with this
    Clonidine is primarily a blood pressure medication which dilates blood vessels and lowers the heart rate consequently the heart may need to beat a little faster when active, though I suspect your heart rate isn't that much faster than it used to be, you're just more aware of it.

    While there is some, albeit inconsistent, evidence it can ease anxiety symptoms, clonidine isn't prescribed for anxiety that often with PTSD possibly being the exception. It has no direct impact on the underlying biological trigger of anxiety (also depression), but mostly works by blocking the adrenaline surge of the 'flight-or-fight' response and by sedation. Beta-blockers work the same way. About 15-20% of those prescribed clonidine experience heightened anxiety.

    Do you know why your doctor chose it ahead of the more commonly prescribed antianxiety meds?
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